Are you ready to live? Really live that feeling good life you desire to live? Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, it’s great to be alive. On this feel good day we will discuss why many people are experiencing digestive issues as well as some natural solutions aid in healthy digestion.

Key Takeaways from This Podcast:

[1:54] Could stress be causing people’s stomach and digestive issues?

[2:28] A lot of people come to Dr. Phil for help with digestive and stomach issues. They can be the causes or the symptoms of chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia.

[3:35] Dr. Phil wants to remind everyone of the free Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Summit going on right now. Please share with those you know dealing with either condition.

[4:10] Stomach pain, cramping, diarrhea, constipation, and irritable bowel are all common symptoms associated with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

[5:11] When people are experiencing stomach and digestive issues, Dr. Phil suggests they first look at their diet and nutrition to discover the cause.

[7:11] It is essential to get better sleep. Dr. Phil helps people get their circadian rhythm back into sync which helps aid in healthy digestion.

[8:35] Dr. Phil recommends working with your doctor to get off of some of the medication you might be taking because the medications often cause digestive problems.

[10:09] The body produces some of his own digestive enzymes, but enzymes are also found in raw fruits and vegetables. These enzymes will improve your digestive problems.

[10:56] Probiotics are essential for our health and digestion, and often people who have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue are taking medications which wipe out the good bacteria in their gut.

[12:28] Magnesium citrate can help tremendously with constipation and with muscle contraction.

[13:40] There are natural things that can calm irritable bowel syndrome.

[14:57] This episode’s Feeling Good Superhero is Angie. Angie came to Dr. Phil suffering from muscle pain and digestive issues and he talked to her about restoring balance back to her body. They talked about changing her diet and taking some supplements and now her chronic pain is gone and she has lost 30 pounds. It didn’t happen overnight or without a lot of effort on her part.

[17:03] The greatest joys in life come not from you being lifted by others, but rather by others being lifted by you.

[17:18] Dr. Phil thanks you for listening and for spreading the message of natural health and wellness and for sharing the podcast. Please rate and review the podcast, take a screenshot of your podcast review in iTunes, email it to: [email protected], and Dr. Phil will send you a free copy of his new book, How to Live Until You Die: The 7 Keys to Living Happy Healthy and Whole.

[18:49] Check out Carson Natural Health on Facebook, and join Dr. Phil every Friday, during the noonday hour, Central Time, for his weekly Facebook Live broadcast called Feeling Good Fridays—broadcast from a different location every week.

[19:24] Have health questions or are you interested in free resources? Visit carsonnatural.com for free resources or for a question, click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected]

Are you ready to live? Really live that feeling good life you desire to live? Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, it’s great to be alive. On this feel good day, we’ll talk about how a magnesium deficiency, stress, and an overgrowth of yeast can all cause chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

Key Takeaways from This Podcast:

[1:11] If you suffer from muscle pain, that pain may intensify as the outside temperatures drop.

[1:44] Throughout the month of September we are talking about chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Please share with others who may be suffering with these conditions.

[2:15] Check out a free online summit about chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, given by various doctors from across the country, including Dr. Phil, starting on September 12th, 2017.

[3:09] Why do people have chronic muscle pain and how can it be treated? This is a common symptom from people suffering from fibromyalgia.

[4:27] Is there something natural that can be taken instead of muscle relaxers?

[4:49] Magnesium is the best natural relaxer out there.

[5:23] You always need to test, not guess. You have to request to have your magnesium tested.

[6:33] Many patients who suffer from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia also suffer with bowel problems. Magnesium can also help remedy those issues as well.

[7:15] If you take magnesium and you start having loose stools or diarrhea then you need to lower the dose.

[7:38] If you are suffering with muscle pain, check out the muscle relaxing supplement by Standard Process, Min-Chex. This not only helps with relaxing muscles, but helps as an antidepressant as well.

[8:15] Stress leads to adrenal fatigue. Adrenals control the electrolytes in our body and magnesium is an electrolyte; so stress might be causing the magnesium deficiency in your body.

[9:10] Another underlying cause of fibromyalgia can be an overgrowth of yeast in the body. Yeast, or candida, produces toxins that form oxalates. Oxalates cause the nerves to be more sensitive.

[10:58] Have a test done to make sure you don’t have an overgrowth of yeast. If you don’t have a sufficient amount of good bacteria, yeast can get out of control.

[12:31] There are natural products available to kill excess yeast in your body.

[13:26] This episode’s Feeling Good Superhero is Margaret. Margaret had been to the doctor several times and was suffering from chronic yeast infections. She was not getting any relief from the medications prescribed. After talking to Dr. Phil he suggested she had a different type of yeast infection that those anti-fungal medications wouldn’t cover, she went back to her doctor and had a test done and discovered Dr. Phil was right. She started on a product that had berberine in it and her yeast infections cleared up. She began to get her life back and found relief from the discomfort and relief she has felt for so long. That is a great example of testing and not guessing.

[16:01] Your health care is up to you. You need to be asking for the tests.

[16:48] The greatest joys in life come not from you being lifted by others, but rather by others being lifted by you.

[17:02] Dr. Phil thanks you for listening and for spreading the message of natural health and wellness and for sharing the podcast. Please rate and review the podcast, take a screenshot of your podcast review in iTunes, email it to: [email protected], and Dr. Phil will send you a free copy of his new book, How to Live Until You Die: The 7 Keys to Living Happy Healthy and Whole.

[18:09] Check out Carson Natural Health on Facebook, and join Dr. Phil every Friday, during the noonday hour, Central Time, for his weekly Facebook Live broadcast called Feeling Good Fridays—broadcast from a different location every week.

[18:42] Have health questions or are you interested in free resources? Visit carsonnatural.com for free resources or for a question, click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected]

Are you ready to live? Really live that feeling good life you desire to live? Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, it’s great to be alive. On this feel good day we discuss the reality of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and one of the most common underlying causes of both—stress.

Key Takeaways from This Podcast:

[1:21] Dr. Phil encourages listeners to pray for those within the reach of Hurricane Harvey. He suggests donating to or volunteering with Eight Days of Hope, an organization providing relief for all of the residents of Houston, TX.

[2:05] Do you have chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia? Dr. Phil recognizes that it is a very debilitating condition.

[2:59] During the month of September, Dr. Phil will be sharing information and resources to help with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, as well as information about an upcoming summit on the topic.

[4:13] There are a lot of medications that provide relief from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia but most include unwanted side effects.

[5:59] Dr. Phil’s research has helped him learn the underlying causes of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

[6:30] One of the primary causes of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia is stress. Stress leads to adrenal fatigue and then causes other problems.

[8:24] There are natural solutions to these health problems.

[9:09] How do you know if you have adrenal fatigue? You can learn more at carsonnatural.com/resources.

[12:16] This episode’s Feeling Good Superhero is Carol. Carol was Dr. Phil’s patient who was suffering from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, but she wasn’t finding the help she needed. She was living a miserable life and many people told her that nothing was really wrong with her. She had to quit teaching school and was having difficulty caring for her family. No one had talked to Carol about adrenal fatigue and so they ordered the test and her adrenals were almost to the point of adrenal failure. She started taking some supplements to help her adrenals and Dr. Phil helped her with her diet and got her on the right track. After a few weeks she called and she was so excited because that day she was able to walk down to her driveway and get the mail without being winded. This was a major milestone for her. She continued to make progress and was able to go back to teaching, taking care of her family, and got her life back.

[15:43] The greatest joys in life come not from you being lifted by others, but rather by others being lifted by you.

[15:59] Dr. Phil thanks you for listening and for spreading the message of natural health and wellness and for sharing the podcast. Please rate and review the podcast, take a screenshot of your podcast review in iTunes, email it to: [email protected], and Dr. Phil will send you a free copy of his new book, How to Live Until You Die: The 7 Keys to Living Happy Healthy and Whole.

[16:41] Check out Carson Natural Health on Facebook, and join Dr. Phil every Friday, during the noonday hour, Central Time, for his weekly Facebook Live broadcast called Feeling Good Fridays—broadcast from a different location every week.

[17:51] Have health questions or are you interested in free resources? Visit carsonnatural.com for free resources or for a question, click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected]

Are you ready to live? Really live that feeling good life you desire to live? Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, it’s great to be alive. On this feel good day we talk about the role sunlight and vitamin D play in our overall health and how you can make sure you are getting enough vitamin D for optimal health.

Key Takeaways from This Podcast:

[1:54] What if the sun was blocked everyday like it was for a few minutes during the eclipse?

[2:07] We need sunlight for health and for life.

[2:46] Dr. Phil often reminds people that our bodies will naturally produce vitamin D if we get enough sunlight.

[4:40] A recent study proves that sunlight exerts important biological effects on human skin as well as strengthen the immune system.

[7:20] We all know sunlight provides vitamin D, but it also plays another role upon our immunity. T-cells need to move to the site of an infection in order to work, and sunlight can increase the movement of these cells.

[8:16] Another study in Europe was completed with immune-deficient patients who took 4,000 units of Vitamin D and then another group who took placebos. Those taking the Vitamin D had significantly better health.

[9:50] If you are getting chronic infections you may want to check your Vitamin D levels.

[10:17] Tiredness, general aches and pains or more severe issues such as pain in bones, difficulty getting around, or frequent infections may indicate a Vitamin D deficiency.

[11:12] How do you know if your Vitamin D levels are normal? Why is it important to have an optimal level? The optimal level of Vitamin D should be between 50 and 80.

[12:53] Check out the Immune Defense Summit to learn some new ideas to help you to keep your immune system strong and healthy before the winter comes.

[13:30] This episode’s Feeling Good Superhero is Kim Carson, Dr. Phil’s wife. Last year Kim was preparing for her annual checkup with her doctor and Dr. Phil recommended she have her vitamin D levels checked. When Kim asked the nurse, the nurse said, “Oh, you don’t need to do that.” Kim insisted on the test, so they followed through with the test, and Kim learned that her vitamin D levels were indeed low. She is now getting more sun exposure and taking vitamin D. Thanks to Kim for fighting for her vitamin D level to get checked.

[16:31] The greatest joys in life come not from you being lifted by others, but rather by others being lifted by you.

[16:45] Dr. Phil thanks you for listening and for spreading the message of natural health and wellness and for sharing the podcast. Please rate and review the podcast, take a screenshot of your podcast review in iTunes, email it to: [email protected], and Dr. Phil will send you a free copy of his new book, How to Live Until You Die: The 7 Keys to Living Happy Healthy and Whole.

[17:43] Check out Carson Natural Health on Facebook, and join Dr. Phil every Friday, during the noonday hour, Central Time, for his weekly Facebook Live broadcast called Feeling Good Fridays—broadcast from a different location every week.

[18:06] Have health questions or are you interested in free resources? Visit carsonnatural.com for free resources or for a question, click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected]

Are you ready to live? Really live that feeling good life you desire to live? Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, it’s great to be alive. On this feel good day we will talk about the problems that the use of corticosteroids, especially long-term use of corticosteroids, can cause to your health, and how you can avoid these side-effects by weaning off steroids, and taking natural anti inflammatory alternatives.

Key Takeaways from This Podcast:

[1:12] DR. Phil recorded this episode the day after the 40th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. Dr. Phil remembers that day, August 16, 1977 — where he was, and what he was doing — when he heard the news.

[1:35] Dr. Phil recorded a Facebook Live broadcast this past Friday, at Elvis’s birthplace in Tupelo, Miss.

[1:57] The Question of the Day comes from Philip, who asks, “Why am I having more muscle cramps than is usual, this time of the year?” Dr. Phil notes that hot, humid weather causes you to lose electrolytes, mineral, and get cramps. Immediately start increasing your mineral intake.

[2:40] Philip was having more muscle cramps that usual. He had recently received a corticosteroid injection for a shoulder injury he had. Dr. Phil considers steroids an absolute last resort, because of their horrible side effects. They mask the symptoms.

[4:35] The loss of electrolytes and minerals is one of the major side effects of these injections. The electrolytes or minerals lost are potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, and calcium. A person can have muscle weakness and cramps.

[5:13] What do you do? You’ve got to increase your mineral intake and replace what’s being lost. The absolute best thing you can do is not do the steroid in the first place.

[5:29] Dr. Phil lists other side effects of steroids: elevated pressure in the eyes, glaucoma. Fluid retention, usually swelling in the lower legs and the feet. They can cause high blood pressure. They can cause problems with mood, memory, and behavior, and other have psychological effects. They can cause weight gain and fat deposits.

[8:26] There are more alarming effects that go along with long-term use of these steroids. Typically, they are only used for short term, two or three weeks at a time. They are usually given starting out with a high dose, then tapering down until you are off the medication over a period of days or weeks.

[8:52] Sometimes they are given for long-term use, for months, years, even. That just makes the side effects even worse, and increases other side effects, such as cataracts, high blood sugar, which can cause a diabetic major problems, thinning of the bones. Also they suppress the adrenal glands, affecting almost every other gland in the body.

[7:46] They also include thinning of the skin, bruising, and slow wound healing. All of these can be very problematic for people, especially if they’re dealing with some other health problems. One of the worst things, is they increase the risk of viral, bacterial, and even fungal infections.

[8:16] Some people are using inhaled corticosteroids, and they’re at high risk of developing fungal infections of the mouth, and sinuses. If you have to use one of these inhaled steroids on a regular basis, is that you rinse your mouth well with water, every time you use one of these inhalers, and spit that water out.

[8:55] Some people use topical steroids on a regular basis, maybe for some type of skin problem, or rash. If they’re used for long term, they can cause the skin to become thin, or they can cause acne.

[9:17] One of the things Dr. Phil stresses is how these steroids weaken the immune system, and that’s why there’s increased risk for these infections in the body. These drugs are actually known as immunosuppressant drugs, and they’re used to treat autoimmune disorders, sometimes, like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s Disease, or lupus.

[9:54] In Dr. Phil’s opinion, we don’t need to suppress the overactive immune system, we need to balance it. But typical treatment is to use these steroids and other drugs like them, to suppress the immune system. They’re also used for all kinds of inflammatory conditions, but no matter what the use, they are going to weaken the immune system.

[10:21] We have been focusing on the immune system for the month of August. Dr. Phil wants to remind you how to protect your immune system, to do all the things necessary to keep a strong healthy immune system, then check out the Immune Defense Summit where Dr. Phil was a guest speaker. That summit is still online.

[11:05] People ask Dr. Phil what to take to reduce inflammation, and relieve pain and discomfort. There are a few natural solutions on the market that work well, and Dr. Phil lists some. Curcumin (a Turmeric extract). Dr. Phil recommends BCM-95 and Curapro. Licorice root is another powerful anti inflammatory, but it may raise blood pressure.

[13:20] Another product that is very good for reducing inflammation is a systemic enzyme. There are quite a few of these products on the market that contain serrapeptase, pancreatin, or bromelain. Dr. Phil recommends Wobenzym for inflammation from injuries. Ginger is an effective anti inflammatory, and anti nausea.

[14:50] This episode’s Feeling Good Superheroes are all the people that I’ve dealt with over the years, who have chosen to go natural, and refuse the steroids. I’ve had quite a few patients that have made that choice and they say, I don’t want a steroid. They usually have been prescribed a steroid, and come to me for a natural alternative over the powerful, side-effect-causing corticosteroids.

[15:43] Dr. Phil wants to make one thing clear to everybody. If you are already taking a steroid, please, do not abruptly stop your steroids. You must work with your doctor, and wean off slowly. It’s not something that you can just stop, all of a sudden, especially if you’ve been on a steroid for long-term use. Work with your doctor on getting off that.

[16:32] The greatest joys in life come not from you being lifted up by others, but rather, from the lifting up of others by you. So help someone be a hero, today.

[17:02] Dr. Phil thanks you for listening and for spreading the message of natural health and wellness and for sharing the podcast. Please rate and review the podcast, take a screenshot of your podcast review in iTunes, email it to: [email protected], and Dr. Phil will send you a free copy of his new book, How to Live Until You Die: The 7 Keys to Living Happy Healthy and Whole. Dr. Phil will also mention you in a future episode.

[18:02] Check out Carson Natural Health on Facebook, and join Dr. Phil every Friday, during the noonday hour, Central Time, for his weekly Facebook Live broadcast called Feeling Good Fridays—broadcast from a different location every week.

[18:32] Have health questions? Visit carsonnatural.com & click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected]

Are you ready to live? Really live that feeling good life you desire to live? Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, it’s great to be alive. On this feel good day we will talk about food intolerances and how we can know if we should avoid certain foods to optimize our health.

Key Takeaways from This Podcast:

[1:06] Have you ever eaten something and shortly after felt ill?

[2:05] Dr. Phil shares a personal experience of eating a food that was causing him to feel sinus pressure and to feel miserable.

[6:01] Eating certain foods can cause reactions which might be a severe reaction or a food intolerance.

[7:16] People do not need to live with food intolerances.

[7:35] People will often treat the symptoms to a food intolerance rather than avoiding the food itself. If food is bothering you, then stop eating it.

[9:56] You can be tested for food allergies.

[10:29] Some foods contain toxic substances. Go to carsonnatural.com/resources for an infographic of the seven main toxins and check out Dr. Phil’s book, How to Live Until You Die, for more information.

[12:43] One of the best things you can do to help yourself avoid food intolerances is to keep a strong immune system. You are less likely to have problems when your immune system is healthy.

[14:07] Check out the Immune Defense Summit to learn some new ideas to help you and your family have healthy immune systems.

[14:49] This episode’s Feeling Good Superhero is Marlena. Marlena told me her son, who plays baseball, was feeling lethargic, getting headaches, and not feeling well at his games and was not feeling well enough to play. I asked her a lot of questions and we determined he was drinking a lot of Gatorade. I suggested they eliminate the Gatorade and replace it with water or a homemade electrolyte drink. After he stopped drinking the Gatorade his symptoms were gone. The blue dye in the Gatorade was causing his health problems. The artificial dyes found in food and drinks can cause problems.

[18:10] The greatest joys in life come not from you being lifted by others, but rather by others being lifted by you.

[18:36] Dr. Phil thanks you for listening and for spreading the message of natural health and wellness and for sharing the podcast. Please rate and review the podcast, take a screenshot of your podcast review in iTunes, email it to: [email protected], and Dr. Phil will send you a free copy of his new book, How to Live Until You Die: The 7 Keys to Living Happy Healthy and Whole.

[19:37] Check out Carson Natural Health on Facebook, and join Dr. Phil every Friday, during the noonday hour, Central Time, for his weekly Facebook Live broadcast called Feeling Good Fridays—broadcast from a different location every week.

[20:08] Have health questions? Visit carsonnatural.com & click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected]

Are you ready to live? Really live that feeling good life you desire to live? Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, it’s great to be alive. On this feel good day I will share several tried-and-true natural solutions to help those suffering with shingles.

Key Takeaways from This Podcast:

[2:38] Shingles are a latent virus (the chickenpox virus). An inflamed rash might show up or there might just be pain without a rash. The virus attacks nerves and causes nerve pain.

[3:49] It can be extremely hard to alleviate and control shingles.

[4:38] Dr. Phil has found some natural solutions to nerve shingle pain that really work including pure aloe vera gel and Neuragen PN (a topical cream).

[7:29] How can you support your immune system so it keeps viruses controlled in your body?

[8:51] Dr. Phil would like to share his free stress assessment and help you learn how to better manage stress in your life. Please visit:http://carsonnatural.com/resources/ for the free assessment.

[9:21] Two products that help support the immune system are Thymuplex and Thymex.

[10:10] Recently Dr. Phil was a presenter at an online summit, The Immune Defense Summit, with the purpose of helping people to support their immune system.

[11:28] There are things you can do to help support your child’s immune system so they don’t get sick so easily once they are back in school.

[12:15] Most children have been able to be outside and enjoy the sunshine over the summer and have built up their Vitamin D stores which will help prevent sickness. They can also take supplements and eat healthy to help prevent sickness.

[12:36] Healthy eating and exercising can help us to maintain a healthy immune system, as well as managing stress.

[13:06] Many kids in today’s world are very busy and stressed. Children also need to learn to manage stress.

[13:51] This episode’s Feeling Good Superhero is Miss Sandra. Sandra is an elderly lady that was suffering from shingles and the medication she had been given was not giving her any relief. She was miserable. I gave her the recommendations we discussed in the show today, she implemented them, and they helped her heal so much faster. She is a living testimony of what these products can do to help with shingles. Please share this information with anyone you know suffering from shingles.

[16:02] The greatest joys in life come not from you being lifted by others, but rather by others being lifted by you.

[16:17] Dr. Phil thanks you for listening and for spreading the message of natural health and wellness and for sharing the podcast. Please rate and review the podcast, take a screenshot of your podcast review in iTunes, email it to: [email protected], and Dr. Phil will send you a free copy of his new book, How to Live Until You Die: The 7 Keys to Living Happy Healthy and Whole.

[17:35] Check out Carson Natural Health on Facebook, and join Dr. Phil every Friday, during the noonday hour, Central Time, for his weekly Facebook Live broadcast called Feeling Good Fridays—broadcast from a different location every week.

[18:04] Have health questions? Visit carsonnatural.com & click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected]

Are you ready to live? Really live that feeling good life you desire to live? Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, it’s great to be alive. The big questions this week are, “Why,” “Why did this happen,” “Why do bad things happen to good people,” and, “What do we do, when faced with tragedy and sorrow?”

Key Takeaways from This Podcast:

[1:30] Please write a review for the podcast. Then, take a screenshot of your review in iTunes, email it to: [email protected], and Dr. Phil will send you a free copy of his new book, How to Live Until You Die: The 7 Keys to Living Happy Healthy and Whole. It would be awesome if you left a review of the book on Amazon.com!

[2:21] I had a tough, tough week. Last week, I lost a very dear friend in an automobile accident, and her grandson died along with her. Her husband is in critical condition. She had worked for me for many years, and stood by through good and bad. She will be sorely missed by many people. She was special. She loved people, and they loved her.

[3:45] Tyla Toler — not a common name, but a name loved by so many. She was a hard worker, one of those special kinds of people that every business owner looks for to be on their team. She was a team player. She supported everybody else on the team. She was a mother figure to a lot of young girls that worked for our business over the years.

[4:24] She was always there, always working hard, always providing encouragement, and always teaching and helping the younger generation in their work. You just don’t find them like her anymore. I’m a truly blessed person to have had Tyla in my life, and working with me, and helping me over the years.

[4:54] I know there are so many other people that I employed over the years that will tell you the same thing. It’s still a shock, and it’s so tragic that this happened. They — she and her husband, two grandsons, and their friends — were on their way to the beach for a vacation. Thankfully, the other four boys in the car are OK.

[5:21] Her oldest grandson didn’t make it. It’s been a sad, sad week for all of us here, in our little community here in North Mississippi. When something like this happens, it affects a lot of people, because of the small community that we have here. I just want to pay tribute today to my friend, Tyla. She was more of a friend to us than an employee.

[5:49] We loved her dearly, and loved her family. Our hearts go out to them. Our prayers go out for them that have survived. She has two boys that I watched grow up. I know those two boys are hurting right now. Her mom is still alive. She has a brother and a sister, and they’re all hurting right now. That younger grandson, his heart is broken.

[6:19] Why do things like this happen? I don’t know. It’s the world that we live in. Often, bad things like this happen to good people, like Tyla. She was not just good people, she was Godly people. She was a strong Christian woman, that has been through hurt and heartache, but you never would have known it.

[6:56] She always came to work with a smile on her face, and ready to go to work. It’s heartbreaking to all of us. It’s so tough. Tyla was one of those rare people, that was always loyal, always faithful. I have to say, as sad as it is, we have some great, great memories, of all these years. Some happy memories that we can look back on.

[7:28] Often, that’s what we have to do, when we’re faced with tragedy and sorrow like this. We have to look at the good times. We have to look at all the happy things.

[7:42] I’ve just been reminiscing about her. One of the things, I’ll share with you. Tyla was rarely ever, ever, late for work. She and her husband has a small farm, and they loved animals. The only times I remember Tyla being late, she would call me, and say, Phil I’m going to be late, I’m sorry, but I’ve got to get the goats out of the road.

[8:19] Or, some of the cows have got out, and I’ve got to get the cows back up. I’ll be there as quick as I can. That’s fond memories I have of Tyla, and there are so many more. I could spend all day on this podcast talking about the fun times we had, and our families had, together, over the years.

[8:43] A special person, who can go through trials, and tribulations, and troubles in her life, and still come to work, and cheer other people on, and help other people, like she did all day long at work. Whether it was a co worker, or whether it was one of our customers, she was always positive. Making people smile, making people laugh.

[9:12] I talk a lot in my book about the soul and the spirit; how important it is that we have a healthy soul, and a healthy spirit. My question today is, “Is it well with your soul today?” I know. I know without a doubt, it is well with Tyla’s soul. I know where Tyla is. She’s with her Heavenly Father in heaven today. Is it well with your soul?

[9:47] The health of our soul; the strength of our soul; our mind, our will, our emotions, is so important. And it’s important that we do everything we can to keep that part of our being healthy, and that’s something that Tyla did.

[10:01] She was able to do that, because she was such a forgiving person. A loving person. I’m so thankful, so, so thankful, that I got to see all that, and watch somebody like her, that was an example to me, and an example to so many others in how she lived. That’s why I want to dedicate the superhero part to her.

[10:32] Today, our super, super, super hero is Tyla Toler. A faithful, a true, a loyal friend, to me, to my wife, my kids, to all the customers that we served over the years, she was a true, true friend, and a loving, and caring person. You are our hero, Tyla Toler, and I know, without a doubt, it is well with your soul.

[11:24] I encourage you today to examine your soul. Examine your life. Are you a forgiving person, like Tyla was? Because of her forgiving spirit, she had a strong and healthy soul. It’s important that we forgive the people that hurt us. It’s important that we forgive ourselves.

[12:04] Have health questions? Visit carsonnatural.com and click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected] Healthy blessings to you all! Now, get out there and live — really, really live.

Are you ready to live? Really live that feeling good life you desire to live? Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, it’s great to be alive. On this feel good day we’ll talk about heart health and how you can practice heart-healthy habits that will help protect you against heart disease.

Key Takeaways from This Podcast:

[1:31] Dr. Phil answers a question he has received several times: How can a 20-year-old have a heart attack? Listen in to find out what can be done to keep it from happening.

[1:54] Take a screenshot of your podcast review in iTunes, email it to: [email protected], and Dr. Phil will send you a free copy of his new book, How to Live Until You Die: The 7 Keys to Living Happy Healthy and Whole. After reading the book, it would be awesome if you left a review of it on Amazon.com!

[3:03] A friend of mine’s son, 20-year-old Ben, actually did have a heart attack. I got a call from Ben’s father, asking me what was going on with Ben. After talking with Ben for a moment, I encouraged them to get to the emergency room immediately. They called me from the ER. Ben did have a heart attack, was being treated, and was going to be OK.

[4:11] It was unbelievable for this to be happening to a young man that appears to be in really good health. But he’s not. You don’t have a heart attack if you’re in really good health. People may look healthy, but have silent inflammation in their blood vessels.

[4:53] Many of you have probably heard of young athletes falling dead on the football field; falling dead on the basketball court; or maybe after practice, they get home and fall over dead. I can tell you of a few stories in our local area where that has happened.

[5:32] Ben has been an active band member for years and is in the marching band. Band members sweat just as much as the football players do, if not more. They end up, some of them, like Ben, with heart issues, with cardiomyopathy. That’s what Ben was diagnosed with, cardiomyopathy. Ben’s doing well. So many don’t make it.

[6:41] It doesn’t have to happen. A cardiologist was interviewed on local TV, and said all heart doctors could be put out of business if people would do these four things: eat right, exercise, manage their weight, and stop smoking. Heart disease is the number one killer where I live, here in the Deep South, in Mississippi. It doesn’t have to be.

[7:46] People won’t do these four simple things. They don’t know they have a problem. It goes undetected. Ben will tell you, he was not eating right, and he was not doing one of the most important things that’s part of eating right, and that’s drinking water.

[8:37] Minerals can be added to water. One of the early signs that there’s a problem is cramps. The muscles ache, and there is weakness, because of the electrolytes being low. Electrolytes are needed for a healthy heart. You’ve got to have them.

[9:07] Exercise is another key to preventing heart problems, no matter what your age is. Consistent exercise — you’ve got to do it. Find something you like; do it consistently.

[9:32] Another thing that this doctor talked about was managing your weight. If you’re eating right, you’re drinking water instead of sodas and sweet drinks, and exercising consistently, you’re going to maintain your weight.

[10:06] The other thing he said, is stop smoking. There’s plenty of evidence to show the dangers of smoking, and how it can affect your heart. If you are a smoker, stop. Get somebody to help you. When you quit smoking, the damage can be reversed, over time.

[10:47] There’s one other thing, though, that I want to mention, and this was an issue with Ben. Ben is a high achiever, pushing himself. He put a lot of stress on himself. And of course, he had external stresses. Everybody does. If we don’t properly manage stress it can have a detrimental effect on our heart health.

[12:04] There are the five simple things that you can implement into your lives and put into practice on a day-to-day basis, that could help prevent a heart attack.

[13:01] So, I encourage you, no matter what your age is, start taking the necessary actions today, to take better care of your heart, to take better care of your overall health. I’d love to see people living with strong healthy hearts, and living vibrant lives.

[13:35] If you know somebody like Ben, a young person that’s pushing themselves hard — they’re an athlete, or they’re a band member, or something else where they’re pushing themselves really hard — and not taking care of their bodies, talk to them. Say, “Hey, I want to help you. Are you considering this?” Have them go to a doctor.

[14:34] Throughout the summer, we’re doing a How to Live Until You Die book promotion. We will be offering some fun giveaways each week including T-shirts, movie and dinner gift cards, and other fun summer things to those who participate in the promotion and purchase the book. Go to howtoliveuntilyoudie.com, choose one of our book promotion packages, and your name will be entered into the weekly contest. Every week we will draw a name and send someone a cool gift. It will be a lot of fun so we’d love to have you participate in the promotion. Send us a picture of yourself holding the book to [email protected], or post it on our Carson Natural Health Facebook page, and you’ll be entered two more times. You can have a total of three entries in the contest.

[16:15] Have health questions? Visit carsonnatural.com and click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected]

Are you ready to live? Really live that feeling good life you desire to live? Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, it’s great to be alive. On this feel good day we’ll talk about heart health and how you can implement natural solutions to help reduce high cholesterol.

Key Takeaways from This Podcast:

[1:01] Dr. Phil is in Tennessee doing service work with his church youth group.

[2:01] Dr. Phil shares a listener’s question and ideas to help with heart health.

[3:18] Take a screenshot of your podcast review in iTunes, email it to: [email protected], and Dr. Phil will send you a free copy of his new book, How to Live Until You Die: The 7 Keys to Living Happy Healthy and Whole.

[4:16] Statin drugs deplete CoQ10 from our bodies.

[5:19] Drugs cause depletion of nutrients in our body and statins are one of the worst drugs that affect CoQ10 levels.

[5:46] Taking CoQ10 can help with pain and with heart health.

[6:55] Dr. Phil feels that statins are extremely harmful drugs and there are better ways to lower your cholesterol to a safer range.

[7:37] Dr. Phil has been practicing pharmacy for over thirty years and he has seen the cholesterol range numbers change and lower over the years; this could be an effort to sell more drugs.

[8:06] If you are looking to lower your cholesterol you can make lifestyle changes: Drink water, take a supplement called Policosanol (which is a plant extract), eat fish and/or take fish oil.

[10:49] Remember you don’t need a quick fix and you can work your cholesterol down over a period of time.

[11:48] This episode’s Feeling Good Superheroes are all of those people who have chosen to get off statins or refused to take them, and instead, have chosen to make lifestyle changes and use natural supplements instead to manage their cholesterol.

[13:21] Throughout the summer, we will be doing a How to Live Until You Die book promotion. We will be offering some fun giveaways each week including t-shirts, movie and dinner gift cards, and other fun summer stuff to those who participate in the promotion and purchase the book. Go to howtoliveuntilyoudie.com, choose one of our book promotion packages, and your name will be entered into the weekly contest. Every week we will draw a name and send someone a cool gift. It will be a lot of fun so we’d love to have you participate in the promotion. You can have a total of three entries in the contest.

[14:52] Have health questions? Visit carsonnatural.com and click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected]

“If you want to have a healthier life…you have to take care of you heart.”

“What I’m talking about is not a quick fix—and that is what most everyone wants today.”

“You don’t have to be in a hurry. Incorporate these lifestyle changes into your life…over a period of time.”

Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.

Are you ready to live? Really live that feeling good life you desire to live? Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, it’s great to be alive. On this feel good day we are discussing muscle spasms, electrolytes, the difference between various supplements on the market, and why you may need to take supplements.

Key Takeaways from This Podcast:

[1:03] What happens to your body when you sweat?

[1:43] People often ask Dr. Phil why they get muscle spasms this time of year and what they can do to prevent them.

[2:19] Take a screenshot of your podcast review in iTunes, email it to: [email protected], and Dr. Phil will send you a free copy of his new book, How to Live Until You Die: The 7 Keys to Living Happy Healthy and Whole.

[3:21] Many people are trying to cure their health problems with using chemical therapy rather than nutrition.

[5:05] All the nutrients that our bodies require should be coming from food, but it’s not.

[5:54] Why do we need supplements if we should get our nutrition from food? How do you know what to take and how much?

[6:28] Much of the produce we buy at the grocery store is missing minerals because the soil is depleted of those minerals.

[7:24] Our bodies utilize nutrients from the food we eat and we are often burning more than our food is giving us; especially if we are under a lot of stress.

[8:20] Dr. Phil recommends using supplements that are derived from food rather than synthetic supplements that include artificial ingredients.

[11:46] Standard Process and Garden of Life are two brands of supplements Dr. Phil recommends.

[12:58] When electrolytes get out of balance in our body, our muscles may weaken and spasm.

[15:34] What can you eat or which supplements can you take to keep your electrolytes in balance?

[19:05] This episode’s Feeling Good Superhero is Bob. Bob sent in the question for today’s show. He was having muscle spasms and I recommended he drink more water, eat the right foods, and to take natural supplements which has helped him to keep his spasms under control.

[20:56] Throughout the summer, we will be doing a How to Live Until You Die book promotion. We will be offering some fun giveaways each week including t-shirts, movie and dinner gift cards, and other fun summer stuff to those who participate in the promotion and purchase the book. Go to howtoliveuntilyoudie.com, choose one of our book promotion packages, and your name will be entered into the weekly contest. Every week we will draw a name and send someone a cool gift. It will be a lot of fun so we’d love to have you participate in the promotion. You can have a total of three entries in the contest.

[22:27] Have health questions? Visit carsonnatural.com and click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected]

Are you ready to live? Really live that feeling good life you desire to live? Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, it’s great to be alive. On this feel good day I share ideas to help you get to sleep and get quality sleep so you can live the life you want to live.

Key Takeaways from This Podcast:

[1:04] Are you suffering from insomnia or lack of quality sleep?

[1:48] Take a screenshot of your podcast review in iTunes, email it to: [email protected], and Dr. Phil will send you a free copy of his new book, How to Live Until You Die: The 7 Keys to Living Happy Healthy and Whole.

[2:39] Our bodies have to rest and regenerate daily.

[3:57] How do you get more sleep and get better quality sleep?

[4:50] One reason why people have sleep issues is due to bad habits they have created.

[13:10] Throughout the summer, we will be doing a How to Live Until You Die book promotion. We will be offering some fun giveaways each week including t-shirts, movie and dinner gift cards, and other fun summer stuff to those who participate in the promotion and purchase the book. Go to howtoliveuntilyoudie.com, choose one of our book promotion packages, and your name will be entered into the weekly contest. Every week we will draw a name and send someone a cool gift. It will be a lot of fun so we’d love to have you participate in the promotion. You can have a total of three entries in the contest.

[14:33] Have health questions? Visit carsonnatural.com & click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected]